Catlin, IL vs Mount Zion, IL

Mount Zion is moderately more affordable than Catlin, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Catlin scores 72 compared to 68 for Mount Zion, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Catlin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Catlin is $936/month compared to $696/month in Mount Zion — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Zion has cheaper rent, Catlin actually has lower median home values ($119,600 vs $200,300).

Median household income in Catlin is $67,344 compared to $110,786 in Mount Zion (-39.2%). Mount Zion offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Catlin spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 7.5% in Mount Zion.